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Adani Group to Invest $75 Billion in Energy Transition: Gautam Adani Sees Potential in Jharkhand
Dec 10, 2025 02:56 am CST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announces plans to invest over $75 billion in energy transition over the next five years while highlighting Jharkhand's significant potential for development. During the Centenary Foundation Day celebrations at IIT-ISM Dhanbad, Adani emphasized the importance of mining for the new economy and revealed plans for student internships and an excellence center at the institute.
China's Strategic Dominance in Rare Earths: How Beijing Secured a Global Monopoly and Its Impact on US-China Relations
Nov 26, 2025 07:43 pm CST
China controls approximately two-thirds of global rare earths mining and dominates processing capabilities, giving Beijing significant leverage in trade negotiations with the United States. As these 17 key elements become increasingly vital for defense technologies and consumer electronics, Western nations are racing to develop alternative supply chains, though experts warn this could take years. Recent export restrictions by China have heightened tensions, despite a temporary trade truce between Presidents Trump and Xi that ensures critical mineral supply for now.
International Competition for Kenya's Rare Earth Minerals at Mrima Hill: Economic Opportunity vs. Community Concerns
Oct 31, 2025 04:23 pm CST
Kenya's Mrima Hill has become the focus of international attention due to its valuable rare earth deposits estimated at $62.4 billion. As nations including the US and China compete for access to these critical minerals, local Digo communities express concerns about potential displacement and environmental degradation. Meanwhile, Kenya's government implements mining reforms aimed at boosting the sector's contribution to GDP from 0.8% to 10% by 2030, balancing economic opportunity against community rights and environmental protection.
Woman Labourer In Madhya Pradesh Discovers 8 Diamonds, Biggest One Weighs 0.79 Carat
Sep 20, 2025 04:25 pm CST
A woman labourer has found eight diamonds, which could fetch her lakhs of rupees, at a mine in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district, an official said on Saturday.